Expert-Led Training: Proven Methods, Real Transformations

Fitness is useful for all dogs, but especially for those participating in training and competition in performance sports. Working through a complete fitness workout regularly can positively impact cardiovascular fitness, address flexibility, and add power in muscles which can improve speed. Having improved muscle strength can also help stabilize joints and may help prevent injury.

In this class, handlers will learn to assess and enhance their handling skills within the context of nosework. Designed for all skill levels, this course offers a supportive environment where participants can evaluate their current handling techniques and pinpoint areas for improvement.

Is there discord in your home? Would you prefer to have peaceful music with the individuals living together instead of a cacophony of grumbling, growling, and fighting?

This is a class about preparing our dogs for the competition or seminar environment. Over and over I see dogs that are unprepared or rehearsing behavior we don't want at seminars, classes and trials. Over time this leads to more stress from both handler and dog and I want to help out with that!

Most dogs know how to do the exercises. They even have a foundation in engagement. But when they compete, things often fall apart. Competition requires another level of engagement. Dogs must maintain engagement while performing a complex series of behavior chains. Many distractions at trials are unpredictable and cannot be replicated in training. It’s impossible to prepare for every eventuality.

Does your dog crumble under pressure? Do noise, motion, or even random objects cause your dog to lose focus or shut down?

Your dog is sound sensitive! Oh no!

When we think about play, it’s easy to focus on the toy or the activity. But play is also physical communication between two bodies. The way a dog moves, breathes, and carries tension during play tells us a lot about how that interaction feels to them. At the same time, the way we move, stand, or approach a dog physically can change how they choose to engage.

Humans love to talk!

In Small Spaces Big Gains - Platform Edition, we’ll use platforms to improve strength, balance, body awareness, and overall conditioning. Platforms allow dogs to work in a controlled, focused way, helping them build muscle and coordination safely while reinforcing good movement patterns.